Evangelist Morgan Draws Crowds Amid Port Norfolk Buzz
Portmouth News notes evangelist Morgan's active preaching to large crowds each night, with local officials and residents watching as police plan remains quiet. Reports detail court, jail, and fire company notes, plus civic meetings, railroad work, and upcoming excursions.
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Flying Horse
Texas
Chas
Brown
Omjoook
Port Norfolk
Alonday
Son’s Baptist Church
Newport News
Roscoe J. Dodd
Milas
Cottage Place
Andrew Siverson
Carmine
Norfolk
Guskies
Randolph Street
Portsmouth
Road Board
Street Railroad
Almehouse
Wriglet Memorial Megionary
Seaboard Air Line
Atlantic Division
White Hall
Firemen's Convention
Harrisonburg
J. S. Crawford
Cocasa View
Air
Jessie
Boin
Chambera Piro Company
Uburedug
Loynet Ban
Waa
Raining
Shay
Re. Bluite
John Willie
Jlarria
Atlantic God Vauville Railroad
West Nurfolk
Sam Brown
Perkot
Pinnar
George W. He. McDonald
Seaboard
Street Railways Investment Surges Amidst Watered Figures
The July Street Railway Journal tabulates U S street railways showing 9701 corporations and 18 588 miles of track with over 10 000 miles electric powered and under 2000 miles horse powered. Total stock around 750 million dollars, debt about 52 million, average 55 000 per mile. Capital liabilities reach 1 300 199 711 or 95 600 per mile, implying street railway investment dwarfs national debt. Canada’s per mile capital liability contrasts at 44 500. Also notes Thomas Hardy plays and Ella Ewing, the 7 2 inch giant, with social remarks.
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Street Railway Journal
United States
Canada
A Probable Murder and Political Burn in Ioway Style
A week’s clipping mixes a suspected murder of Alderman Harry Hioss found near railroad tracks with a note of political intrigue and social chatter. The coroner investigates as rumors swirl about motives, enemies, and possible robbbery. The piece veers into ad-like notes about tonics, fabrics, and local merchants, reflecting a chaotic early 20thcentury newspaper blend.
Nation of many peoples reflected in 19th century U S progress
In the Atlanta Constitution, a composite nation of 11 contributing peoples is examined as America’s economy grows. Agriculture, factories, and mineral output expand while wages rise, yet social and moral ideals lag behind. The piece notes shifts in industry, trade, and regional diversity shaping the republic.
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America
New York
Georgia
North Carolina
Europe
Asia
Africa
Ite
Inet
Tris
Kentuky
Virginis
Ohio
Tennessee
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
Bross
Jinmis
Raven
Atlanta Constitution
Colleges widen access amid rising costs for students
A New York newspaper reports on college affordability and access, noting Harvard Yale and state universities as examples. It cites annual costs around 400 to 600 dollars for tuition and incidentals, discusses student funding from diverse backgrounds, and argues higher education remains a beacon of opportunity despite wealth disparities.
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Harvard
Yale
Dagren
Dhervaad
Binius
Leadinae
Phar Iuas
Bowen
University of Vermeant
New York
Mrs Lease's Bloomers and Bicycle Puns Sweep Papers
A lighthearted collection of 19th century humor references Mrs Mary Elly Lease embracing bicycle riding. Headlines from multiple papers joke about her cycling and the social headlines around her new hobby. The quips span several cities and mirror the era's playful tone about women cyclists.
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Mary Elly Lease
Moral counsel for youth and public life in a belief filled era
A long essay echoes Bishop Doane urging graduates to shape life by self discipline and virtue rather than chasing external status. It warns young men to study themselves, resist misdirected ambitions, and value honest labor. Also includes brief society notes on Miss Whitney and foreign labor tensions in Russia.
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Doane
Onuo
Ute
Mion
Iver
Aybhen
New York Advertiser
David Whitey, Jr
Detroit
Britforland
Miss Wieney
Mr. Denne
I. Whitney
Dominics
Chicago
Russia
Wweat Ivanovna
Vladimir
Lightning strike victim near South Maid Texas survives shock
Miss Fanniv Moxie five miles north of South Maid Texas was struck while at an organ during a thunderstorm and fell. A bystander felt no shock as the bolt entered the ceiling tore through clothing and shoe, killed a chicken under the house, and left Moxie conscious after being carried into the rain. The incident left a ceiling hole about the size of a pistol ball.
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Fanniv Moxie
South Maid
Tex
Hielosa
Miss Chiilo
Miss Moxie
Migs Moxio
Flora Ann Whitney Ties Gerome to Swiss Ruthless Demme
Miss Flora Ann Whitney, heir to a $10,000,000 estate, marries Rudolph Alfred Demme of Bern Switzerland amid questions over her patrimony. The bride, the second daughter, stakes the family fortune in the union.
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Flora Ann Whitney
Rudolph Alfred Demme
Bern
Switzerton
Pure Liquid Laxative Syrup of Figs Promises Health
Knowledge promotes comfort and health when using Syrup of Figs. The popular laxative cleanses the system, dispels colds headaches and fevers, and aids relieving constipation. Sold by all Druggists in 50¢ and 1 bottles, manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co.
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California Big Syrup Co
Pew Goods
Breslavers& Anthony
Il High Street
California Fig Syria Co
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